Italy & French Riviera

Overview

A 10-night voyage aboard Celebrity Xcel, departing Barcelona on 27 Oct 2028 and returning to the same port, calling at 8 destinations along the way.

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   Day 1 ·Barcelona, SpainEmbark

   27 Oct 2028

   Arrive 05:00Depart 17:00

   Formerly a sleepy Spanish city, Barcelona has recently been reborn as an eclectic fusion of the modern and medieval. Seek inspiration from the creations of its modernist architect, Antonio Gaudí, or the Picasso Museum. Or, take in the breathtaking cathedrals in the Gothic Quarter.
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   Day 2 ·At Sea

   28 Oct 2028
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   Day 3 ·Naples, Italy

   29 Oct 2028

   Arrive 07:00Depart 18:00
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   Day 4 ·Sicily (Messina), Italy

   30 Oct 2028

   Arrive 08:00Depart 18:00
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   Day 5 ·At Sea

   31 Oct 2028
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   Day 6 ·Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy

   1 Nov 2028

   Arrive 07:00Depart 19:00

   Civitavecchia, Rome's seaport, is the gateway for excursions into the Eternal City.
   Marvel at the Sistine Chapel and Michaelangelo's 'Pieta' in St. Peters Basillica, one of the largest churches ever built.Visit the centuries-old Pantheon and the Colosseum where gladiators fought.
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   Day 7 ·Florence/Pisa(Laspezia)Italy

   2 Nov 2028

   Arrive 07:00Depart 19:00

   La Spezia, Italy is a stunning town not far from some of Italy’s most famous cities like Pisa, Genoa and Florence. Historically, La Spezia was a prominent trade center during the Roman Empire. Today it remains not only one of Italy’s busiest port towns, but also home to the country’s largest naval base. As a stop on a Cinque Terre cruise, La Spezia is convenient, centrally located, and a little underrated.
   
   The city is a major stop for a variety of Mediterranean cruises, and passengers often continue on to Ligurian cities like Cinque Terre, Pisa, or Genoa from La Spezia. Cinque Terre is merely a thirty minute westbound train from Stazione La Spezia Centrale, making it easy to explore the port of call and surrounding areas in a day or half-day excursion. Florence, too, is just two hours away—start your day on the coast of the Ligurian Sea and end the day looking up in awe at the Gothic-style Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore.
   
   From the La Spezia cruise port, you’ll have a view of commercial and passenger ships coming and going from the port’s plentiful canals and inlets. Don’t miss views of the Apuan Alps and Cinque Terre to the west. On your Cinque Terre cruise, the opportunities are plentiful to explore inland cities and seaside towns alike.
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   Day 8 ·Portofino, Italy

   3 Nov 2028

   Arrive 07:00Depart 18:00

   There are few towns more picturesque than Portofino, an Italy cruise destination that rivals Cinque Terre, Florence, and Rome. This small and intimate vacationer’s haven offers Portofino cruise passengers the quintessential Italian experience. You’ll be tendered via boat to a land of sunshine, beach umbrellas, and fresh seafood, where you can scuba dive to see a statue of Christ underwater, or enjoy a challenging hike up Monte de Portofino for the afternoon.
   
   Portofino begs you to turn off the notifications on your phone, order a cold drink or sip a cappuccino, and enjoy the finer things in life. The pastel homes and buildings against the glittering lure of the Ligurian Sea is a feast for the eyes. Sure, you could venture on to Genoa or spend a day in San Rocco, but Portofino has all the simple pleasures you could ask for. Portofino, oozing Italian charm and brimming with art and history, is proof that you don’t have to compete with Italy’s big cities for a great time.
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   Day 9 ·Nice (Villefranche), France

   4 Nov 2028

   Arrive 07:00Depart 18:00

   Nice cruises take you to the gorgeous southern coast of France. When your ship pulls into the port of Villefranche (the gateway port for Nice), you’ll be right in the middle of this beloved part of the European coastline known as the French Riviera. Travelers on Villefranche cruises will get the opportunity to head into Nice or head on an excursion to the French cities and towns of Cannes, Eze, St. Paul de Vence, or even the principality of Monaco. However you choose to spend your day in port while visiting on a Mediterrean cruise, you’re sure to be wowed by the culture and beauty of the French Riviera.
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    Day 10 ·At Sea

    5 Nov 2028
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    Day 11 ·Barcelona, SpainDisembark

    6 Nov 2028

    Arrive 05:00Depart 17:00

    Formerly a sleepy Spanish city, Barcelona has recently been reborn as an eclectic fusion of the modern and medieval. Seek inspiration from the creations of its modernist architect, Antonio Gaudí, or the Picasso Museum. Or, take in the breathtaking cathedrals in the Gothic Quarter.

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